I am building a new snake cage and had a technical question regarding heating. The cage will be 6' x 2' x 13" tall and be made from 3/4" MDF, covered with waterproof contact paper inside. It will be divided into four compartments, 18"x 24" each, with sliding glass fronts. I wanted to use Flexwatt in a groove machined into the floor, covered with tileboard, and sealed. Flexwatt says this is fine, and I will be using a thermostat or rheostat. My question is what size to get. I intend to use Flexwatt as the only heat source. Bulbs or ceramic emitters worry me due to the height, and I dont want to use four, seperate heat panels or mats. Normally I would try several sizes out, but once assembled it will be a huge project to change it.
The snakes will all be colubrids. Room temp is never below 65 F at night, higher during the day, but supplemental heat will be needed.
Anybody have any experience with this, or any good suggestions?
The snakes will all be colubrids. Room temp is never below 65 F at night, higher during the day, but supplemental heat will be needed.
Anybody have any experience with this, or any good suggestions?